Current Role
Now flying the T2 & T3 versions of the BAe Jetstream, 750 NAS is tasked with training the Fleet Air Arm's Observers. After undergoing initial training at Britannia Royal Naval College, trainee aircrew officers join 750 NAS for a seven-month period of training in all aspects of airborne navigation, airmanship and other tactical skills. This is conducted in classrooms as well as in the air and in a computer-controlled simulator. Upon completion of this course they will be ready for Advanced Flying Training and will be streamed for their eventual specialisation.
On completion of the training observers choose or are selected to serve in Westland Sea King, Westland Lynx or AugustaWestland Merlin helicopters. These then help extend the eyes and ears of the fleet at sea.
In 2011, the Jetstreams were replaced by Beechcraft Super King Air 350ER (Avenger) aircraft.
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